shintacandrade
Jul 7, 2015
Writing Feedback / Grading on exam or grading on participation? [4]
Hi Buj,
1. Well, my first suggestion is that you should write down not only the answer, but also the question. By doing so, it will enable us providing meaningful feedback for your writing.
2. I know this is only for trial, but it would be nicer if you consider paragraphing, capitalization and spelling issues so that we (readers) can easily read your work.
3. For a TOEFL exam, it seems to me that your essay could be too short and may not be meeting the word count requirement for the task. So, be careful with this matter.
4. I recommend you to use a five-paragraph structure with 2 supporting arguments and one against (you need to show both sides of the argument in your essay so as to obtain a high mark).
Introduction: introduce your topic, state your position (thesis statement) and mention main ideas of 3 body para
Body para 1, 2, 3: reason + explanation + example (4-5 sentences each para)
Conclusion: rephrase your thesis statement
However, if you do not have any idea to show an opposing argument, you can write using a four-paragraph structure with only 2 supporting arguments.
Keep writing. I hope this helps you.
Good luck Buj!
Hi Buj,
1. Well, my first suggestion is that you should write down not only the answer, but also the question. By doing so, it will enable us providing meaningful feedback for your writing.
2. I know this is only for trial, but it would be nicer if you consider paragraphing, capitalization and spelling issues so that we (readers) can easily read your work.
3. For a TOEFL exam, it seems to me that your essay could be too short and may not be meeting the word count requirement for the task. So, be careful with this matter.
4. I recommend you to use a five-paragraph structure with 2 supporting arguments and one against (you need to show both sides of the argument in your essay so as to obtain a high mark).
Introduction: introduce your topic, state your position (thesis statement) and mention main ideas of 3 body para
Body para 1, 2, 3: reason + explanation + example (4-5 sentences each para)
Conclusion: rephrase your thesis statement
However, if you do not have any idea to show an opposing argument, you can write using a four-paragraph structure with only 2 supporting arguments.
Keep writing. I hope this helps you.
Good luck Buj!